The bottom line appears to be that the UN climate
negotiating process remains intact, yet countries should be prepared for the
possibility that international negotiations will remain deadlocked in the years
ahead. As a result, countries should take independent steps to reduce their
greenhouse gas emissions while preparing for a future where climate change
could cause disruptions to existing political, economic, environmental and
social trends. Being prepared to adapt to climate change will undoubtedly
require governments to begin or continue refining climate impact assessments in
order to better understand how climate change may affect their country.